Part Needed for Adding a 5-Way to a 2019 Ford Escape for Towing a Boat Trailer
Question:
I have a 2019 Ford escape with factory 4 pin trailer plug. I need to adapt it to 5 pin for boat trailer. Does the backup light circuit have enough power to work the surge brake backup solenoid?
asked by: Carmin F
Helpful Expert Reply:
For your application I recommend installing the Tow Ready 4 Pole to 5 Pole Trailer Wiring Adapter # 20036 on your 2019 Ford Escape. This plugs into your current 4-Way and then has the 5-Way connector and a lead for you to splice into the reverse light circuit on your vehicle.
The backup solenoid doesn't take much power to activate so you won't have any issues with compatibility.
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Tow Ready 4 Pole to 5 Pole Trailer Wiring Adapter
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Single-Function Adapter
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- 5 Flat
- Tow Ready
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